Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Norcal

For Thanksgiving we traveled to Sacramento to attend the annual convention of Northern California DeMolay. On Friday we attended opening, then a dinner honoring all the Masonic bodies. Saturday was packed full of fun activities, including the Master Councilor's banquet that night, where Bryan addressed the crowd.
Sunday we watched the new officers get installed, then drove back to Oregon.

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Sky High

Earlier this month, we purchased a new house in Tigard, and began moving in.  Last Thursday, we had a joint activity for DeMolay and Rainbow at Sky High Trampoline.
Both groups had fun, bouncing on the trampolines and playing dodgeball.
Earlier in the week, Bryan made his Official Visit to Peninsula Chapter DeMolay.

Friday, November 11, 2011

University of Portland

Today we toured the University of Portland, where Bryan will be attending in the spring.
The kids got to meet the actor who plays Raj on the Big Bang Theory, who is an alumni.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

DeMolay Official Visits

On Monday, Bryan traveled to Eugene for his official visit as SMC to the DeMolay Chapter there. He obligated a new member, and enjoyed a pizza dinner with the Chapter.
On Tuesday, he made his official visit to Mt Hood Chapter in Portland.

Monday, November 7, 2011

Honor's Day

On Sunday Oregon DeMolay held Honor's Day. After the Preceptory conferred the Legion of Honor degree, Bryan gave a talk about Frank Land and performed the Ceremony of Light. He was then presented with his Past Master Councilor Meritorious Service Award for his term as Master Councilor at Tigard Chapter.
On Saturday, Bryan led Oregon DeMolay in an initiation held to honor the Grand Master. Both events were held at Tigard Lodge.Thursday night, Jennifer's assembly held a meeting at Sellwood Masonic Center in southeast Portland. They dressed in Halloween costumes.